This is Natural Bodybuilding!
Upcoming Local Competitions
5.19.12 NANBF Mr./Mrs. Natural MN (Pro-Qualifier)- Bloomington, MN
1/22/2012
Congrats Jocelyn!
One of our clients proved to be a force in her 1st competition and has a bright future ahead in Figure!
11/15/2011
Congrats Liz!
One of our clients made a fabulous transformation and a 3rd Place Open Figure finish in her first competition!
8/17/2011
Slow-burning Carbs: Why They are Important
Sweet potatoes, Oatmeal, Brown Rice all have one thing in common, there is essential to a great physique athlete!
6/26/2011
Grocery List for the Figure or Bodybuilder Competitor
This should make your trip to the grocery store much easier as we have laid out the core foods in one list.
Slow-Burning Carbohydrates
Yams, sweet potatoes, potatoes, old-fashioned oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa...the list goes on of top slow-burning carbs. As we coach athletes, one of our first suggestions is to cut out refined carbohydrates such as cereal, sugar, protein bars, bread, etc. We do this not to "toughen" the athlete up or punish them, but to switch them to a carb source that not only provides more sustained energy but also allows the athlete to perform at a high level on less calories than before. In addition, these slow-burning carbs have a naturally high fiber content which enhances the nutrient consumption along the intestinal walls. This leads to a more efficient body and more muscle growth.
One of my favorite analogies on how carbs burn in the body, is to think of building a fire in a fireplace. By using just newspaper for your fire, it'll burn bright and hot, but only last for a few minutes. Soon, it cools down and burns out.
On the contrary, getting the fire going and using logs as the burning source, you will enjoy a solid heat and light source for much longer, even hours! Think of the newspaper as refined grains, such as cereal and the logs as the slow-burning carbs. The choice is clear to provide your body with the best source for energy!
